Resources

Match Matters: The Big Idea

Why we're focused on finding the right college match for our students: too many first-generation students "undermatch," or choose less selective schools with lower graduation rates than they could likely get into.

Why College Match Matters

Craig Robinson, our National Director of KIPP Through College (KTC), explains how KTC counselors strike a balance between the "head" and the "heart" and help students find the right college match.

The Keys to Match for Counselors

This handout is designed to help counselors understand the Keys to Match and to explain why this matters to students and families.

Crucial Moments Handout

This handout identifies some red flags to keep an eye out for as students begin their college careers and some of the top challenges students may encounter.

College Application Work Plan Template

This customizable work plan template is designed to help students store all of the information they will need in order to complete their college applications and stay on track.

Decoding the College Application

A guide to common elements of college applications. While many colleges' applications are unique, they tend to share features that students can prepare for across the board.